The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"How are you, Melody? Is your ankle better?" asked Monica.

Melody smiled. Monica's enthusiasm was always contagious, and Melody could not help but feel uplifted by her positivity.

"I'm mostly recovered, but I still can't put weight on my left foot for the next few days. I might need you and Penny to help me," Melody replied with a smile. Monica nodded. "It's so good to have you back. Now we can discuss the script together every day."

With Lucas having many things to attend to, they did not engage with him much and would follow his lead on how to address the rumors.

Once Melody was settled in, and seeing her enjoying her conversation with Monica and the others, Lucas simply bade them farewell before leaving.

After Lucas left, Monica finally mustered the courage to ask Melody, "Why the sudden move to the set? Your foot injury seems serious. Wouldn't it be more convenient to stay at home for now?"

Melody sighed, not wanting to delve into the details. "I have my reasons. What's the matter? You don't want me to stay in the dorm with you?"

The more people living on set, the better. It'll be lively, just like when I was in

Melody smiled.

Penny quickly pulled Monica away, and they left. The dorm, which had just been

she was with Lucas, every corner of that space seemed filled with his presence. In contrast, living alone in the dorm

regrets. Creating some distance between herself and Lucas could give them both clarity on what they

to be with Thalia. That way, they could avoid unnecessary emotional entanglement between them. Even though giving up on her beloved man might cause her pain,

better to cut ties if she was destined to fall in love with someone who did

return home. Instead, he went back to the office, and sat down on his desk,

you requested just now? The finance department is in a